Anheuser-Busch
American brewing company and wholly owned subsidiary of AB InBev, producing Budweiser, Bud Light, Michelob Ultra, and other beer brands across 12 U.S. breweries.
Company Type
public
Founded
1852
Headquarters
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
Stock
NYSE: BUD
About Anheuser-Busch
Who owns Anheuser-Busch?
Anheuser-Busch is a wholly owned subsidiary of Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev), a Belgian multinational brewer headquartered in Leuven, Belgium. AB InBev acquired Anheuser-Busch in 2008 for approximately $52 billion. AB InBev is publicly traded on Euronext Brussels (ABI) and the NYSE (BUD).
Anheuser-Busch is a wholly owned subsidiary of Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev), a Belgian multinational brewer headquartered in Leuven, Belgium. AB InBev acquired Anheuser-Busch in 2008 for approximately $52 billion. AB InBev is publicly traded on Euronext Brussels (ABI) and the NYSE (BUD).
Is Anheuser-Busch publicly traded?
No. Anheuser-Busch itself is not separately publicly traded. Its parent company, AB InBev, is publicly traded on Euronext Brussels under ABI and on the NYSE under BUD.
No. Anheuser-Busch itself is not separately publicly traded. Its parent company, AB InBev, is publicly traded on Euronext Brussels under ABI and on the NYSE under BUD.
What is Anheuser-Busch's relationship to Budweiser?
Budweiser is Anheuser-Busch's flagship brand, introduced in 1876. It is one of the world's most recognized beer brands and is distributed in over 50 countries. In the United States, Budweiser is produced and distributed by Anheuser-Busch.
Budweiser is Anheuser-Busch's flagship brand, introduced in 1876. It is one of the world's most recognized beer brands and is distributed in over 50 countries. In the United States, Budweiser is produced and distributed by Anheuser-Busch.
What happened to Bud Light in 2023?
In April 2023, Bud Light partnered with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney for a promotional campaign, which generated significant consumer backlash and a sustained boycott. Bud Light's U.S. volume declined substantially, and Modelo Especial surpassed it as the best-selling beer in the United States. Anheuser-Busch has been working to stabilize Bud Light's market position since.
In April 2023, Bud Light partnered with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney for a promotional campaign, which generated significant consumer backlash and a sustained boycott. Bud Light's U.S. volume declined substantially, and Modelo Especial surpassed it as the best-selling beer in the United States. Anheuser-Busch has been working to stabilize Bud Light's market position since.
What were AB InBev's 2025 financial results?
AB InBev reported full-year 2025 revenue of $59.3 billion, up 2.0% year over year, with underlying EPS of $3.73, up 6%. Q4 2025 EPS was $0.95, above consensus estimates of $0.91. Net debt to normalized EBITDA reached 2.87x as of December 31, 2025.
AB InBev reported full-year 2025 revenue of $59.3 billion, up 2.0% year over year, with underlying EPS of $3.73, up 6%. Q4 2025 EPS was $0.95, above consensus estimates of $0.91. Net debt to normalized EBITDA reached 2.87x as of December 31, 2025.
History of Anheuser-Busch
Eberhard Anheuser purchased the Bavarian Brewery in St. Louis, Missouri in 1852. His son-in-law Adolphus Busch joined the company in 1861 and transformed it into a national brewer. Busch introduced Budweiser in 1876, naming it after the Czech brewing city of Budweis, and pioneered pasteurization techniques that allowed beer to be shipped nationally. Michelob was introduced in 1896 as a premium draft beer. Bud Light launched in 1982 and became the best-selling beer in the United States.
Anheuser-Busch went public in 1980 and became one of the largest companies in the United States. In 2008, Belgian-Brazilian company InBev acquired Anheuser-Busch for approximately $52 billion, creating Anheuser-Busch InBev, the world's largest brewer. Anheuser-Busch retained its St. Louis headquarters and operational identity within the combined company.
Under AB InBev ownership, Anheuser-Busch expanded into craft beer through acquisitions including Goose Island (2011), Blue Point (2014), Elysian (2015), and Golden Road (2015). The company also launched hard seltzer brands and non-alcoholic variants of its core brands. In 2023, Bud Light faced a significant sales decline following a marketing controversy involving a transgender influencer, which affected the brand's volume in the U.S. market. Michelob Ultra and other premium brands partially offset the Bud Light decline.
Brands Owned by Anheuser-Busch
Anheuser-Busch owns 5 brands in our database.
Bud Light
Owned by Anheuser-Busch
American light lager beer introduced by Anheuser-Busch in 1982, known for its light body and refreshing taste.
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Budweiser
Owned by Anheuser-Busch
American-style pale lager beer produced by Anheuser-Busch, known as "The King of Beers."
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Hoegaarden
Owned by Anheuser-Busch
Belgian wheat beer known for its refreshing taste with notes of coriander and orange peel, originally brewed in the village of Hoegaarden.
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Michelob Ultra
Owned by Anheuser-Busch
American light beer introduced by Anheuser-Busch in 2002, marketed as a superior light beer with only 95 calories and 2.6 grams of carbohydrates.
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Stella Artois
Owned by Anheuser-Busch
Belgian pilsner beer first brewed in 1926, known for its premium quality and distinctive chalice-shaped glass.
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Anheuser-Busch Ownership: Pros & Cons
Advantages
- +Part of AB InBev, the world's largest brewer, with full-year 2025 revenue of $59.3 billion, up 2.0% year over year
- +Budweiser is one of the world's most recognized beer brands, distributed in over 50 countries
- +Michelob Ultra has been a consistent growth brand in the premium light beer segment
- +12 U.S. breweries and a nationwide independent wholesaler distribution network provide operational scale
- +AB InBev's Q4 2025 EPS of $0.95 beat consensus estimates, and underlying EPS grew 6% for full-year 2025
- +Access to AB InBev's global procurement, technology, and brand portfolio
Considerations
- -Bud Light experienced a significant volume decline following the 2023 marketing controversy; recovery has been gradual
- -AB InBev carries substantial net debt of $60.9 billion as of December 31, 2025, with net debt to EBITDA of 2.87x
- -Changing U.S. consumer preferences toward craft beer, spirits, and non-alcoholic beverages create structural headwinds for mainstream lager
- -Anheuser-Busch is not separately publicly traded; investors must buy AB InBev shares to gain exposure
- -Competition from Constellation Brands' Modelo portfolio, which surpassed Bud Light as the best-selling U.S. beer
Frequently Asked Questions About Anheuser-Busch
Who owns Anheuser-Busch?
Anheuser-Busch is a wholly owned subsidiary of Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev), a Belgian multinational brewer headquartered in Leuven, Belgium. AB InBev acquired Anheuser-Busch in 2008 for approximately $52 billion. AB InBev is publicly traded on Euronext Brussels (ABI) and the NYSE (BUD).
Is Anheuser-Busch publicly traded?
No. Anheuser-Busch itself is not separately publicly traded. Its parent company, AB InBev, is publicly traded on Euronext Brussels under ABI and on the NYSE under BUD.
What is Anheuser-Busch's relationship to Budweiser?
Budweiser is Anheuser-Busch's flagship brand, introduced in 1876. It is one of the world's most recognized beer brands and is distributed in over 50 countries. In the United States, Budweiser is produced and distributed by Anheuser-Busch.
What happened to Bud Light in 2023?
In April 2023, Bud Light partnered with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney for a promotional campaign, which generated significant consumer backlash and a sustained boycott. Bud Light's U.S. volume declined substantially, and Modelo Especial surpassed it as the best-selling beer in the United States. Anheuser-Busch has been working to stabilize Bud Light's market position since.
What were AB InBev's 2025 financial results?
AB InBev reported full-year 2025 revenue of $59.3 billion, up 2.0% year over year, with underlying EPS of $3.73, up 6%. Q4 2025 EPS was $0.95, above consensus estimates of $0.91. Net debt to normalized EBITDA reached 2.87x as of December 31, 2025.
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